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    • Photo of Talinum paniculatum by Karl Gercens III

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    Talinum paniculatum

    Also Known As

    • Fame Flower
    • Jewels of Opar

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Talinum paniculatum plant details

    Talinum paniculatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer burgundy and pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Talinum paniculatum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: talinaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and pink blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, self-sowing, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Talinum paniculatum

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The original variety with green succulent like foliage, ovate leaves, arching panicule of hot pink to red star shaped flowers that dangle above the foliage over a long period during summer. A tuberous rooted plant hardy in zones 8-11. Likes sun to part shade. Attractive carmine color seed pods follow the flowers. Grows 2ft tall and wide.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Talinum paniculatum plant

    How to Grow Talinum paniculatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Calandrinia umbellata, Talinum umbellata, Red Maids, Redmaids, Rock Purslane

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
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    Phemeranthus calycinus

    aka Talinum calycinum, Rock Pink

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    4a-7b

    Size

    Height: 2"

    Width: 2"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Talinum paniculatum 'Kingwood Gold'

    aka Kingwood Gold Jewel of Opar

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 40"

    Width: 16"

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Talinum paniculatum 'Variegatum'

    aka Fame Flower, Variegated Jewels of Opar

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Talinum paniculatum 'Variegatum' by Karl Gercens III
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    Phemeranthus sediformis

    aka Talinum okanoganense, Okanogan Fameflower

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional
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